Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi delves into music, releases debut single

Fulham star Alex Iwobi has explained the inspiration behind his debut single, “Don’t Shoot.” The Nigerian international recently released the song with Ajax’s Chuba Akpom and Ramsgate’s Medy Elito.

The former Arsenal midfielder said the track’s lyrics are meant to discourage youth violence in London and inspire young people to pursue positive goals.

“Growing up in London, there is a lot of criminal activity, things that you don’t want to see or hear. With our powers, we are trying to say, don’t do that, channel it into something else,” Iwobi told the Evening Standard.

“Whether it is football or music, anything that keeps you on the straight path is what we are trying to show everyone. I have always loved music; I am not going to lie, but in terms of releasing a song, I never thought [that would happen]. It was just something where my friends said: ‘The music is actually decent; why don’t you release it?’ So, we thought, let’s release it at the right time and not get distracted, because the main focus will always be football.

“But at the same time, I am more than just a footballer. I am human, like everyone else,” he added.

The Nigerian is expected lead the Fulham’s midfield next season in the English Premier League.